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T733 AKN

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT733 AKN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 103,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front floor pan corrosive

Fail 25 Aug 2010 96,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front floor pan corrosive

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,794 miles

INTERNAL PADDING SLIGHTLY IMPEDES ACCESS TO SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ADVISED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

nearside front inner c v gaiter holed and leaking grease

nearside rear,both front indicators and both side repeaters faded

offside front outer c v gaiter perishing

slight coolant weap from top radiator hose

slight dampness to p.a.s. reservoir pipes - possible spillage residue

surfac e corrosion present on front floor pans at joins of bulk head

unsure of timing belt history

Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 55,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2005 55,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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T733 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T733 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T733 AKN registered?

T733 AKN is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T733 AKN safe to buy?

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